I've started the process of trademarking my name. I was already in the process ...but when my good friend told me how her computer crashed and when she went to find me ....... and there are several people using my name.
So, instead of dealing with it myself....I'll just turn it over to the lawyers. I have gone through a whole range of emotions. For some blogging is an emotional outlet but for some of us it pays the bills. I've said it many times...since I did not go to college .....being able to contribute to my childrens college fund is a dream come true!!
And if there's any money left over I'm going too. I know by then I'll be in my 50's but I say it's never to late to start anything. The day I bought my first Mac is the perfect example. I told the guy I'm too old to change systems...I had always used a PC....and he said in your line of work....you need a Mac and then he proceeded to tell me how easy it was. So...I took a chance it was one of the best decisions I've ever made!!! Honestly!!! I could go on for hours but I won't do that to you. But can I just say the minutes I used to sit and wait for those darn computers to boot up.....it's a thing of the past. I love my mac.
I know ....this has turned into a short story...or a long story. You know this blog has kinda turned into my journal. I love to write....hence the reason I have five thousand websites....just kidding. I only have about 30. I was just thinking the other day....when I'm dead....morbid I know.....my sites will carry on. Probably longer than we want them too :)
Okay....for the next thing (had to list trademarking my name first ...it's just so awesome).
I've started an official forum ....and I jumped in with two feet...without knowing what I was doing.
So, I've been going in circles.....can you picture that?
Anywho.....I finally made a decision that I'm going to start it out as a Team Forum. And later ....after we've added content I will decide who to open it up to. I want my dear customers to be next....but then I also have my demo friends ....and that brings up how can I afford it if I open it to everyone. The bandwidth thing is still over my head.
So, why did I do it? I should follow my own advice. I tell my downline when you plan something...have a goal in sight. That way you know what steps to take. For example if you're doing a craft fair. What is your goal? Do you want to sell product or do you want to plant seeds and get leads? By knowing your goal...it allows you to work smarter.
But I didn't do that....with the forum. What is my goal? Until I figure it out.... my team and I will use it and I'm excited...really ....I am! I'm just scared of the money thing....we've all heard horror stories of people going over their bandwidth and their bills being thousands of dollars. See...that's what's holding me back!!
Gotta run....didn't work yesterday and now I'm two days behind (because I work from 7am to almost midnight...isn't that like two days of work?).
See ya!
3 comments:
good luck!!!!
Good luck, Angie. You're way over my head with what all you have going on, but I'll make a couple of comments. First off, I don't understand someone using your name. Oh, I understand what you're saying, but I don't understand someone wanting to profit off someone else. I know I wasn't raised that way - and I can only assume that's what's happening with you. I'm glad you're going to fight it with attorneys and I wish you all the best in resolving the issues. I also don't really understand what kind of forum you're starting. See, you have an education already, whether you realize it or not! :) But it does sound like a lot of work and I wish you great things with it. As for college, I say: Absolutely, go for it. I have two college degrees and I don't regret a day I spent in school. You're already educated by all the things you're involved in and you'll do great and have fun. You're a great blogger and I know lots of us keep tabs on you and all your marvelous video tutorials. I re-read my post and I do sound ignorant! But please know that I'm behind you and rooting you on!
Angie... great idea if you want to go to college.... you'll be in your 50s if you go or not...so the age thing makes no difference!
Take care,
Chris in CO
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